Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

SGS; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS in the Philippines seeks an experienced Business Controller to lead budgeting and forecasting, drive financial analysis, and partner with operations and commercial teams. You will oversee cost controls, capital reviews, and reporting while ensuring alignment with strategic targets.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA with a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 5 years in FP&A or financial reporting. A hybrid work setup is offered, with 3 onsite days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, budgeting or financial reporting.
• Experience in business partnering with senior management.
• High work ethic and integrity; independent in fast-paced environments.
• Amenable to Hybrid setup - 3x per week onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the annual budget process for revenue, costs, overheads, and capex.
• Forecasting and updating forecasts regularly with actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain financial models and reports for forecasting and budgeting.
• Track sales and spending; report variances with commentary and recommendations.
• Prepare and present financial information to stakeholders with recommendations.
• Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Collaborate with local finance and shared services to ensure accurate recording.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Business partnering

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Financial software

Job description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Reporting Line

• Business Controller

Primary Responsibilities

• Business partnering
• Forecasting, Annual Budget & Medium-term planning
• Financial Analysis
• Capital Expenditure Review and Post Review Analysis
• Cost Control
• Financial Reporting
• Inventory Accounting & Control

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the annual budget process - revenue, direct/indirect/sales & marketing costs, support overheads, capital expenditures, headcount, and allocation drivers.
• Monitor and update forecasts regularly to reflect changes in business conditions and provide actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain financials models and reports to support forecasting and budgeting process.
• Track sales and spending to ensure alignment with targets and report variances with clear and concise commentaries and recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare and present financial information to stakeholders highlighting key variances and providing recommendations.
• Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost-saving to improve profitability.
• Track and manage both direct/indirect costs, sales & marketing costs, support overheads.
• Review purchase requisitions and challenge any spending that is not align with target margin.
• Review viability and reasonableness of cost savings projects by various departments.
• Review of proposed capital expenditures and perform post review analysis.
• Work closely with local finance and finance shared services center team to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Act as business partner to various departments - Business, Operations, Commercial & Support Overheads
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis - P&L simulation & scenarios.
• Work closely with commercial team to review a reasonable sales pricing model.
• Oversee the inventory accounting and controls to ensure accurate valuation and reporting
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and Budget Management or Financial Reporting
• Exposure in business partnering with senior management and stakeholders
• High work ethic and integrity
• Assertive, Self-driven and Independent in a fast-paced environment
• Amenable to Hybrid set-up - 3x per week onsite

Required Skills

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and give strategic advice based on these analyses.
• Advanced knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Outstanding presentation skills with ability to present financial data to non-financial colleagues, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Excellent organization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify potential issues and implement effective solution.
• Highly developed communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues, senior management, and stakeholders.